Inflation in Kazakhstan hits five-year peak Prices in Kazakhstan closely track those in Russia. Almaz Kumenov Oct 4, 2021
Kyrgyzstan turns off lights to prepare for crisis There will be no escaping discontent this winter. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Oct 1, 2021
Kazakhstan to abandon domestic eGov platform for Russian service Local IT experts say the plan ignores their talents and risks handing sensitive data to Russia. Zholdas Orisbayev Sep 29, 2021
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan diverge on approaches to Afghanistan Kyrgyzstan has sent a delegation to the Taliban, while neighbor Tajikistan flirts with the Afghan resistance. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva, Kamila Ibragimova Sep 24, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Centerra execs investigated over alleged $200m embezzlement This is the latest hostile action pursued by Bishkek as it seeks a total takeover of Kumtor. Sep 17, 2021
Nuclear power riles Kazakhs once again Kazakhstan’s energy needs are overwhelmingly served by burning dirty coal. Zholdas Orisbayev Sep 16, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: The saga of small farmers battered by the drought Water shortages have inspired all kinds of dark rumors. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva, Photos by Danil Usmanov Aug 26, 2021
Turkmenistan: Trading places That Central Asia's presidents seemed to enjoy themselves together was itself a breakthrough. This and more in our weekly Turkmenistan briefing. Akhal-Teke: A Turkmenistan Bulletin Aug 10, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: Drought causing staple crop shortages, but not all is doom Climate change can be blamed for some of the troubles facing Kyrgyz farmers, but the immediate problem is money. Bakyt Ibraimov Aug 4, 2021
Kyrgyzstan: As Akayev returns, government looks to keep control of Kumtor cash cow Can the former president, in exile for 16 years, help the government's case that a major foreign investor has played dirty from the start? Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Aug 2, 2021
Border closure deepens isolation of Tajikistan’s Pamir highlands The isolated region is struggling to secure food supplies. Kamila Ibragimova Jul 30, 2021
Perspectives | Assessing the threat of weaponized corruption In many former Soviet states, corruption is not simply a matter of individual officials abusing public power for private gain but, rather, an organizing principle of governance. Matthew H. Murray, Alexander Vindman, Dominic Cruz Bustillos Jul 12, 2021
Villagers in shadow of Kyrgyzstan dam incensed by Uzbekistan deal The land transfer has fueled anger and rumors about Kyrgyzstan’s new populist leadership. Ayzirek Imanaliyeva Jul 12, 2021
Azerbaijan steps up talk of peace deal with Armenia Russia is back to dominating the diplomacy between Armenia and Azerbaijan. But would a final peace deal get Moscow out of the way? Post-war report. Joshua Kucera Jul 9, 2021
Kazakhstan reaches tentative sanctions-ducking oil deal with Belarus Russia could play the spoiler, though. Almaz Kumenov Jun 30, 2021